Popular Shows by JLE Podcasts מנחם רייסנר
209 episodes
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Royalty Today - A Special Tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
Royalty Today - A Special Tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
Sep 15, 2022
15:44
202
Rosh Hashana - New Year, New You
Rosh Hashana - New Year, New You
Sep 24, 2022
28:08
Why are we coronating God as King on the day of judgement? Why do we do tshuva on Yom Kippur after judgement has been decided? What should we be focusing on on Rosh Hashana?
203
T’shuva - Recreating the Personality
T’shuva - Recreating the Personality
Oct 6, 2022
35:12
What is t'shuva? How does it work? What are the steps required for a full repentance? Does t'shuva undo an action? Why do sins become merits after tshuva?
204
Printing III - Deceptions & Self-Deceptions
Printing III - Deceptions & Self-Deceptions
Oct 13, 2022
30:11
Who creates fakes and who has been taken in by them? Why was the first English translation of the Talmud so controversial? And a challenge for our listeners…
205
Printing IV - The Legacies
Printing IV - The Legacies
Oct 26, 2022
38:22
Why did the Russian Czar and the US army finance different printings of the Talmud over the course of a century? Who was the Widow Romm? And who was the 12 year old type-setter looking for a husband?
206
Responsa in History II - Synagogues, Politics & Power (Feat. Dayan Y Posen)
Responsa in History II - Synagogues, Politics & Power (Feat. Dayan Y Posen)
Apr 12, 2024
49:58
For centuries Jews faced restrictions building their shuls. Halachic questions arose across Europe concerning rights, ownership and use. And closer to our day, when communities split, the assets would often be fought over. For the trip, please email: [email protected] Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Overview 07:41 Shul as a Place of Assembly and Governance 14:13 Challenges in Shul Expansion and Renovation 29:14 Ownership and Rights of a Community in a Shul 38:13 The Changing Dynamics of Shuls and the Role of Trustees
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Responsa in History III
Responsa in History III
Apr 24, 2024
34:17
Do synagogues have rights over membership? Why did a Chazan risk excommunication in Perpignan? Why were responsa printed in defiance of the author’s wishes? And the 1708 Chametz glue on a Pesach document… Chapters 00:00 Excommunication and Imposing Bans 06:18 Excommunication and Scholarly Disputes 13:28 The Role of the Chazan in the Synagogue 26:04 Insights from Historical Responsa
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#152 - Jewish Physicians III – Ottoman Vignettes and Halachic Questions feat. Rabbi Dr Akiva Tatz
#152 - Jewish Physicians III – Ottoman Vignettes and Halachic Questions feat. Rabbi Dr Akiva Tatz
Feb 13, 2025
56:23
In Eastern Europe quacks and soothsayers were in abundance, as were invented remedies whilst the Ottoman Empire provided refuge from Spain but came with its own risk. But do the best doctors end up in Hell according to Jewish tradition? Can one give a vaccine that also kills people? And may one smoke on Shabbos to perform better surgery? Chapters 00:00 The Landscape of Medical Practice in 18th Century Russia 02:55 The Role of Jewish Physicians in Europe 05:52 The Influence of Jewish Medical Practitioners in the Ottoman Empire 12:08 Challenges Faced by Jewish Physicians in France and Germany 18:00 The Ethical Dilemmas of Medical Practice 27:04 Reflections on the Medical Profession and Its Perception 27:50 The Weight of Medical Decisions 28:47 Personal Anecdotes and Cultural Reflections 32:31 Halachic Insights in Medical Practice 34:23 Ethical Dilemmas in Medicine 40:12 The Role of Transparency in Medical Decisions 41:20 Halachic Questions in Medical Scenarios
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#154 - The Russian Empire II – Persecution, Heroism & Informers
#154 - The Russian Empire II – Persecution, Heroism & Informers
Mar 11, 2025
57:23
Czar Nicholas hated Jews and Judaism in equal measure. He initiated 600 decrees against them over a 30 year period, and destroyed community life in Russia. The terror of his reign is relieved only by the faith and courage of families across the Pale of Settlement, carried out in defiance of the secret police and of Jewish informants. Chapters 00:00 The Jewish Plight in the Russian Empire 02:54 Russian Policies and Jewish Resettlement 06:05 Nicholas I and the Cantonist Decree 08:57 The Impact of Conscription on Jewish Families 12:00 The Agony of Jewish Children in the Army 14:54 The Struggles of Jewish Identity and Survival 18:08 The Role of Informers and Community Dynamics 21:01 Resistance and the Response of Jewish Leaders 26:25 The Impact of the Cantonist Decrees 32:10 The Struggle for Jewish Identity 34:26 Nicholas I's Repressive Policies 36:51 Censorship and Cultural Suppression 39:43 The Role of Hevras in Jewish Life 40:40 Cohesion Amidst Oppression 44:50 The Irony of Forced Preservation 45:41 Educational Reforms and Their Consequences 53:08 Moses Montefiore's Visit to Russia 54:51 Reflections on Suffering and Resilience